1916
James
2011
James Starlin Hughes
February 29, 1916 — March 31, 2011
James S. Hughes, 95, of New Castle died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Henry County Hospital in New Castle. He was born February 29, 1916 in McCreary County, Kentucky, a son of the late Litton and Polly Jane (Tucker) Hughes.
A longtime resident of New Castle, he retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1979 after 32 years of service. He served in the Army during World War II in the 128th Anti-Aircraft Division. He was a long time member of Freedom Baptist Church (formerly Immanuel Baptist Church).
Survivors include four grandchildren: Brian (wife, Jeri) Hughes of Shelbyville, Krista Hughes of Franklin, Rochelle (husband, Fred) Sudler of Indianapolis and David Hughes of Shelbyville; great grandchildren: Ethan Hughes, Austin & Alyssa Zell, Kiley Copple, Anna & Jamison Sudler, and Amara & Grace Hughes; one sister: Pauline McPheron of Merrillville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Ilene Hughes in 2006; a son: Larry Joseph Hughes in 1995; three sisters: Lorraine Nichols, Beulah Floyd and Cloa New; and three brothers: Richmond Hughes, Ralph Hughes and Marvin T. Hughes.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Rod Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Freedom Baptist Church, 2960 East State Road 38, New Castle, Indiana 47362. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .
A longtime resident of New Castle, he retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1979 after 32 years of service. He served in the Army during World War II in the 128th Anti-Aircraft Division. He was a long time member of Freedom Baptist Church (formerly Immanuel Baptist Church).
Survivors include four grandchildren: Brian (wife, Jeri) Hughes of Shelbyville, Krista Hughes of Franklin, Rochelle (husband, Fred) Sudler of Indianapolis and David Hughes of Shelbyville; great grandchildren: Ethan Hughes, Austin & Alyssa Zell, Kiley Copple, Anna & Jamison Sudler, and Amara & Grace Hughes; one sister: Pauline McPheron of Merrillville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Ilene Hughes in 2006; a son: Larry Joseph Hughes in 1995; three sisters: Lorraine Nichols, Beulah Floyd and Cloa New; and three brothers: Richmond Hughes, Ralph Hughes and Marvin T. Hughes.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Rod Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Freedom Baptist Church, 2960 East State Road 38, New Castle, Indiana 47362. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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